Overview
Background
Dr Amy Johnston currently holds a conjoint senior research fellow/senior lecturer position between University of QLD and Metro South Hospital & Health Service, Department of Emergency Medicine (based at Princess Alexandra hospital) and senior lectureship in School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. For the past 4 years she worked across the academic and healthcare environments to conduct her own research as well as supporting clinicians to develop the skills and confidence to participate in, and conduct research projects relevant to their clinical work. Amy is a neurobiologist and nurse with extensive teaching and research experience and a particular interest in Emergency Department service delivery and patient flow. Her wide experience has helped her develop a broadening national and international profile. She has co-authored in excess of 90 (96) publications, 143 abstracts, between awarded approximately $0.8million in grant funding, and supported 3 PhD candidates to completion with another 5 currently working towards their PhD qualifications. Her H-index is 23 (Scopus). Field weighted citation impact 2016-2019 = 1.62 (SciVal March 2020), with 16.7% of publications in the top 10% most cited worldwide, 28.6% of publications in the top 10% of journals and 21.4% demonstrating international collaboration.
Researcher ID B-2931-2010; ORCID 0000-0002-9979-997X
Availability
- Dr Amy Johnston is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of New England Australia
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
- Postgraduate Diploma, Open University (UK)
- Masters (Coursework) of Education, Open University (UK)
- Bachelor of Nursing, Griffith University
Research interests
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Clinical Biosciences
Nursing is a continually evolving profession that requires practitioners that have both hands-on skills and an underpinning, knowledge-based questioning approach that ensures that they are always able to provide patients with the best possible care. Thus, as a nursing academic it is my shared responsibility to support nursing students to develop the capacity to continually seek current evidence, integrate that evidence into their practice and then reflect on and evaluate their practice. A nurse who can communicate clearly and effectively with a client, undertake a thorough patient assessment, critically clinically reason, synthesis evidence and then implement individualised common sense solutions for consumers that is based on their personal needs and on sound foundational knowledge and research evidence is the ideal outcome of any program I help deliver.
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Emergency Care
My developing research profile is eclectic, but currently centred around patient safety, in all its aspects, in emergency care, particularly from a nursing and multidisciplinary perspective. I am involved in number of research projects including projects linking various pre-hospital and hospital data sources to better understand the patient journey and outcomes, that evaluate Service Delivery (Patient Flow) models that include the Emergency Department such as specialist staff roles (ambulance offload nurse) and combinations of staff roles and units (early assessment and streaming system). I am also central to multi-site projects evaluating hospital avoidance strategies linked to mass gathering events such as ‘schoolies’ and ‘marathon’ leading forward into care delivery for Commonwealth games. I am PI on a project examining workforce factors that impact on ED staff at a state, and International level, with sites as far as Sweden. My most recent projects include exploring recognition and response to sepsis by registered nurses in emergency departments. I am contributing to projects exploring Occupational violence with EDs and documentation of domestic violence in EDs.
Works
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2018
Journal Article
The impact of shift work on eating patterns and self-care strategies utilised by experienced and inexperienced nurses
Gifkins, Jane, Johnston, Amy and Loudoun, Rebecca (2018). The impact of shift work on eating patterns and self-care strategies utilised by experienced and inexperienced nurses. Chronobiology International, 35 (6), 811-820. doi: 10.1080/07420528.2018.1466790
2018
Book Chapter
Health emergencies
Kunst, Elicia, Wadham, Jasmine, Peddle, Monica, Thompson, Susanne, Elder, Elizabeth, Brown, Ann-Marie and Johnston, Amy (2018). Health emergencies. Acute Care Nursing. (pp. 236-259) edited by Julia Gilbert and Elisabeth Coyne. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
2018
Book Chapter
Management of Health Emergencies
Kunst, E., Wadham, J., Thompson, S., Peddle, M., Elder, E., Brown, A-M. and Johnston, A. N. B. (2018). Management of Health Emergencies. Acute Nursing Care. (pp. 190-220) edited by Gilbert, J. and Coyne, E.. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
2017
Journal Article
Coping strategies and social support needs of experienced and inexperienced nurses performing shiftwork
Gifkins, Jane, Loudoun, Rebecca and Johnston, Amy (2017). Coping strategies and social support needs of experienced and inexperienced nurses performing shiftwork. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73 (12), 3079-3089. doi: 10.1111/jan.13374
2017
Journal Article
Nurses plastering and splinting in the emergency department: an integrative review
Stevens, Leahanna, Thompson, Susie, Stoddart, Emma, Bost, Nerolie and Johnston, Amy N. B. (2017). Nurses plastering and splinting in the emergency department: an integrative review. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35 (2), 38-50.
2017
Journal Article
Enhancing OSCE preparedness with video exemplars in undergraduate nursing students. A mixed method study
Massey, D., Byrne, J., Higgins, N., Weeks, B., Shuker, M. -A., Coyne, E., Mitchell, M. and Johnston, A. N. B. (2017). Enhancing OSCE preparedness with video exemplars in undergraduate nursing students. A mixed method study. Nurse Education Today, 54, 56-61. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.02.024
2017
Journal Article
High-flow nasal cannulae for respiratory support in adult intensive care patients
Corley, Amanda, Rickard, Claire M., Aitken, Leanne M., Johnston, Amy, Barnett, Adrian, Fraser, John F., Lewis, Sharon R. and Smith, Andrew F. (2017). High-flow nasal cannulae for respiratory support in adult intensive care patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017 (5) CD010172. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010172.pub2
2017
Journal Article
Using simulation to improve the capability of undergraduate nursing students in mental health care
Kunst, Elicia L., Mitchell, Marion and Johnston, Amy N. B. (2017). Using simulation to improve the capability of undergraduate nursing students in mental health care. Nurse Education Today, 50, 29-35. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.12.012
2017
Journal Article
Nursing students' perceptions of the objective structured clinical examination: an integrative review
Johnston, Amy N. B., Weeks, Benjamin, Shuker, Mary-Ann, Coyne, Elisabeth, Niall, Higgins, Mitchell, Marion and Massey, Debbie (2017). Nursing students' perceptions of the objective structured clinical examination: an integrative review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 13 (3), 127-142. doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2016.11.002
2017
Journal Article
Health service impact from mass gatherings: a systematic literature review
Ranse, Jamie, Hutton, Alison, Keene, Toby, Lenson, Shane, Luther, Matt, Bost, Nerolie, Johnston, Amy N. B., Crilly, Julia, Cannon, Matt, Jones, Nicole, Hayes, Courtney and Burke, Brandon (2017). Health service impact from mass gatherings: a systematic literature review. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 32 (1), 71-77. doi: 10.1017/S1049023X16001199
2017
Journal Article
Effect of immediate administration of antibiotics in patients with sepsis in tertiary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Johnston, Amy N. B., Park, Joon, Doi, Suhail A., Sharman, Vicki, Clark, Justin, Robinson, Jemma and Crilly, Julia (2017). Effect of immediate administration of antibiotics in patients with sepsis in tertiary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Therapeutics, 39 (1), 190-202. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.12.003
2017
Journal Article
University after VET: The challenges faced by the Enrolled Nurse
Logan, Patricia Anne, Cox, Jennifer L., Anderson, Judith, van Reyk, David, Hillman, Elspeth and Johnston, Amy N. (2017). University after VET: The challenges faced by the Enrolled Nurse. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 5 (2), 73-84. doi: 10.14297/jpaap.v5i2.281
2016
Journal Article
Manikin simulation in mental health nursing education: an integrative review
Kunst, Elicia L., Mitchell, Marion and Johnston, Amy N. B. (2016). Manikin simulation in mental health nursing education: an integrative review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 12 (11), 484-495. doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2016.07.010
2016
Journal Article
Engaging students in acute mental healthcare
Kunst, E. L., Mitchell, M. L. and Johnston, A. N. B. (2016). Engaging students in acute mental healthcare. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 24 (4), 41-41.
2016
Journal Article
‘Failure to fail’ in nursing – A catch phrase or a real issue? A systematic integrative literature review
Hughes, Lynda J., Mitchell, Marion and Johnston, Amy N. B. (2016). ‘Failure to fail’ in nursing – A catch phrase or a real issue? A systematic integrative literature review. Nurse Education in Practice, 20, 54-63. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2016.06.009
2016
Journal Article
Cadaver-based anatomy for nurses A real learning experience
Barton, Matthew J., Johnston, Amy and Todorovic, Michael (2016). Cadaver-based anatomy for nurses A real learning experience. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 24 (3), 41-41.
2016
Journal Article
Developing and evaluating effective bioscience learning activities for nursing students
Jones, Judith Salvage, Hamill, Jessie, Todorovic, Michael, Barton, Matthew J. and Johnston, Amy N. B. (2016). Developing and evaluating effective bioscience learning activities for nursing students. Nurse Education in Practice, 19, 63-69. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2016.05.005
2016
Journal Article
Improving emergency department throughput: an outcomes evaluation of two additional models of care
Elder, Elizabeth, Johnston, Amy N. B. and Crilly, Julia (2016). Improving emergency department throughput: an outcomes evaluation of two additional models of care. International Emergency Nursing, 25, 19-26. doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2015.07.001
2016
Journal Article
Review article: Staff perception of the emergency department working environment: Integrative review of the literature
Johnston, Amy, Abraham, Louisa, Greenslade, Jaimi, Thom, Ogilvie, Carlstrom, Eric, Wallis, Marianne and Crilly, Julia (2016). Review article: Staff perception of the emergency department working environment: Integrative review of the literature. EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 28 (1), 7-26. doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.12522
2016
Journal Article
Enriching biosciences in undergraduate nursing programs: Establishment and assessment of online video resources
Todorovic, M., Johnston, A. N. B., Fenwick, C., Williams-Pritchard, G. and Barton, M. J. (2016). Enriching biosciences in undergraduate nursing programs: Establishment and assessment of online video resources. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 24 (4), 44-53.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Amy Johnston is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Engaging Nurses in online learning: Using a Mixed-Methods RE-AIM Framework to evaluate engagement with and Translation of online learning into Practice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacqueline Jauncey-Cooke
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the influence of adverse childhood experiences among adults who frequently present to Emergency Departments.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Robyne Le Brocque
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The development, implementation, and evaluation of a digital occupational violence patient risk assessment tool in the emergency department
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Centaine Snoswell
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Recognition, Escalation, and Management of Paediatric Sepsis in the Emergency Department
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Luregn Schlapbach
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